- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
About Julia
Julia Sather is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 15 years of therapy experience. She brings a background in community corrections and counseling to work with people facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship struggles, trauma and intimacy-related concerns, including guilt and shame.
Julia spent nearly 13 years as a community corrections officer before completing a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. That experience shaped how she talks about behavior and accountability in sessions. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Society and Justice and Sociology from the University of Washington.
Her practice often includes people who are involved with the court system and those who want to change behaviors before legal involvement occurs. Many clients seek help for depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and anxiety symptoms. She also addresses sexual and intimacy issues, including work with BDSM and kink communities and non-traditional relationship styles.
Julia works primarily with cognitive behavioral methods and uses them to look at the thoughts behind actions. She pairs CBT with narrative and mindfulness elements when helpful, and she uses solution-focused steps for immediate goals. Sessions can include practical skill building, thought work, and direct conversation about behavior and choices.
She says a sense of humor can be a useful coping tool and aims to make sessions straightforward and direct. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process to schedule a first session and see the available online therapy options.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Julia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical for anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress and managing intense emotions.She also draws on narrative therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their actions, helping clients see alternative interpretations and make different choices. Julia treats selection of an approach as collaborative work. She will talk with clients about goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims, adjusting as progress and feedback indicate.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often find that remote work supports continuity of care while letting people schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship struggles, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Additional areas listed include guilt and shame, body image, and issues around kink and non-monogamy.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to examine the thoughts that support guilt and shame and combines narrative and mindfulness ideas to help people reframe their stories and respond differently.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of therapy experience and previously worked nearly 13 years as a community corrections officer before earning a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices with that credential in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.